Science

Our school helps us to walk with Jesus, to be the best that we can be.  Through God’s love and guidance, we create an ethos of shared endeavour, friendship and co-operation to help us flourish academically, emotionally and spiritually.

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Science is all around us and plays an important part in all aspects of life today. Here at St John’s we feel that good scientific knowledge and understanding will prepare our children for adulthood.

Science Intent at Baxenden St John’s

At Baxenden St John’s Primary School, we provide an enriched Science curriculum with many opportunities for practical lessons. We believe that it is very important that children learn to test ideas out successfully and relate them to everyday situations.
Throughout each academic year, the children are exposed to a wide range of topics that support their natural curiosity for learning. . Our curriculum aims to broaden the children’s scientific view of, and respect for, the world around them, whilst promoting a love for enquiry and wanting to explore new things. We want our children to develop a love and curiosity for science that carries through into later life, instilling in them an awareness of how science is relevant in today’s society.

Diversity in Science

The website links below showcase the life stories of British and international scientists with minority ethnic heritage and covers issues such as being a minority in science, influences in their childhoods and the fun and importance of science both to themselves and to the wider community.

https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/collection/4372/inspiring-scientists

https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/diversity-in-science/inspiring-scientists/

https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/ten-black-scientists-that-science-teachers-should-know-about-and-free-resources